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BJ59 UNR

2009 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Fiat Punto56,596 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 UNR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyre size 195/50R15 Rear tyre size 175/65R15

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge bald 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyre size 195/50R15 Rear tyre size 175/65R15

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge bald 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2024

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023
Fail 6 Jun 2023

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022
Pass 4 Jun 2021 89,688 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front top shock mountings worn

Fail 4 Jun 2021 89,688 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front top shock mountings worn

Pass 26 May 2020 87,452 miles

Offside Front suspension arm corroded

n/s/r shock corroded

Fail 26 May 2020 87,452 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front suspension arm corroded

n/s/r shock corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 85,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres perished

n/s/r shock corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 81,368 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread area

Fail 18 May 2018 81,368 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 6 Jun 2017 77,746 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,396 miles

low water in expansion coolant tank

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer edge of tyre cracking slightly within tread

Fail 2 Aug 2016 70,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer edge of tyre cracking slightly within tread

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

low water in expansion coolant tank

Pass 7 Aug 2015 60,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 51,000 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,056 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 32,342 miles

nearside upper side light bulb inop

Fail 8 Aug 2012 32,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside upper side light bulb inop

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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BJ59 UNR is a 2009 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2009 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 56,596 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ59 UNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ59 UNR registered?

BJ59 UNR is a 2009 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 October 2009.

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